Jerry 'Jigger' Bridges Honored By Alabama Music Hall of Fame

(CEG) The Alabama Music Hall of Fame recently unveiled a Bronze Star on the Walk of Fame for celebrated musician, producer, and songwriter Jerry "Jigger" Bridges. The Red Bay, Alabama native stands as one of the most accomplished and versatile musicians to emerge from the Muscle Shoals area. The tribute recognizes Bridges' enduring impact, exceptional musicianship both on stage and in the studio, and lasting legacy in American music.

A present force to be reckoned with both in studio and on stage, Jerry's bass playing can be heard on Songbird, the highly touted collection of previously-unreleased songs by Waylon Jennings compiled and mixed by his GRAMMY-winning son Shooter. The album featured other surviving members of The Waylors and was released amidst much fanfare last October. He continues to tour with Waymore's Outlaws, five of Waylon's former touring and studio musicians, whose bi-monthly residency at Chief's on Broadway in Nashville continues on February 28, 2026.

Jerry's musical journey began at the iconic FAME Studios, where over a period of four years, he recorded with a wide range of artists including Clarence Carter, Rufus Thomas, Tom Jones, Donnie and Marie Osmond, Mac Davis, Andy Williams, Paul Anka, Odia Coats, Candi Staton, Travis Wammack and Dobie Gray.

In 1978, he moved to Nashville, where a fateful introduction to Waylon Jennings changed the course of his career. His exceptional bass and guitar work was featured on Waylon's Greatest Hits album, including the timeless tracks "Amanda" and "Theme from the Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ole Boys)." Waylon invited Jerry to come out on the road to play bass for two weeks, and the invitation turned into a 23-year partnership and friendship.

As a trusted band leader and collaborator, Jerry witnessed first-hand the excitement, triumphs, and challenges of life alongside one of country music's true legends. He helped shape the sound of outlaw country music by producing and co-writing with Waylon, contributing to hits such as "America", "Drinkin' and Dreamin" and pick hit "I'll Be Alright."

Throughout his career, Jerry has performed or recorded with an extraordinary roster of artists, including Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, Jessie Colter, Shooter Jennings, Glen Campbell, George Jones, Hank Williams Jr., Buddy Holly's Crickets, Chuck Berry, Johnny Rodriguez, John Anderson, Billy Joe Shaver, Harry Chapin, Gordon Lightfoot, and Tony Joe White.

Jerry's exceptional talent, creativity, and integrity have made him a cornerstone in American Music and a proud representative of the Muscle Shoals legacy. He and his wife live outside Nashville, where he continues to write, produce and perform with Waymore's Outlaws.

Tickets for Waymore's Outlaws' performance at the Neon Steeple inside Chief's On Broadway in downtown Nashville on Saturday, February 28, 2026 are available here. Bridges and Waymore's lead singer Tommy Townsend will perform a special Waylon tribute onboard the 2027 Country Music Cruise.

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